How to Use Proton Experimental on Steam Deck
It's pretty straightforward: Go to Settings > Steam Play, then select 'Proton Experimental'. Boom, you're all set to try the cutting edge of game compatibility on your Steam Deck.
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Honestly, sticking with the default Proton version works best for most games. Proton Experimental can be hit or miss.
First off, you wanna jump into Steam's settings on your Steam Deck. Look for the Steam Play section. Inside, you'll find the compatibility tool options – select 'Proton Experimental' from the list. Remember to enable it for all titles, not just the ones Steam thinks need it. Now, every game you launch will try to run with Proton Experimental. Easy peasy!
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